The Commandant's Perspective

It is my intent in preparing the force that we account for . . . [the demands of the 21st century] by creating Marines and their leaders who have superb tactical judgement and ore capable of rapid decisionmaking under physical and emotional duress....

–Commandant's Planning Guidance

“The results of experimentation with the CDR indicate that we are on the right course. Squad leaders who routinely exercise in the CDR gain confidence in their intuitive abilities and make sound decisions more rapidly.”